&sq=Envato&lang=en&file=File:Jim_Pike_1935.jpg) Pike in 1935 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | James Edward Pike |
| Nickname | The Master |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Born | 4 September 1892 The Junction, New South Wales, Australia |
| Died | 7 October 1969 (aged 77) Bondi, New South Wales, Australia |
| Occupation | Jockey |
James Edward Pike (4 September 1892 − 7 October 1969), also nicknamed "The Master", was an Australian jockey who was known for riding Phar Lap to victory in the 1930 Melbourne Cup.[1]
Pike was born on 4 September 1892 at Kemp Street, The Junction, New South Wales, a suburb of Newcastle. He was the eldest child of Charles and Jane Isabella Pike (née Liddell). He started his career as a jockey in 1907. He went to England the following year and competed in 17 races, winning 2 and 5 placings. Returning to Australia he won his first major race at 18 in the Victoria Derby in 1910 with Beverage.
Pike died in poverty on 7 October 1969, aged 77, at his home in Bondi and was cremated. He was survived by his wife as well as a son and a daughter[2]
In 2002, Pike was inducted into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame.[3]
Jim Pike is the great-great-grandfather of Western Australian champion jockey, William Pike.[4]
- ^ "Horse Directory Australia - Racing History - Jockey Profiles - James Pike". www.horsedirectory.com.au.
- ^ Molony, John N. Australian Dictionary of Biography. National Centre of Biography, Australian National University – via Australian Dictionary of Biography.
- ^ "Jockey Jim Pike". www.racingvictoria.com.au. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
- ^ "Champion hoop's humble start to riding career". Kalgoorlie Miner. 3 October 2023.